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The Diabetes Community and why it Matters
There’s strength in numbers as they say. Whether you’re a diabetes veteran or you’ve just been diagnosed, having a community you can reach out to for support and advice is worth its weight in gold. We know that diabetes brings both good and not so good days, and that the tricky days can sometimes feel a little lonely. A community of fellow diabuddies can help combat that loneliness, help you find comfort, and feel the love.

Do’s and Don’ts Within the Diabetes Community
Many people living with diabetes will agree that being part of a diabetes community helps them enormously as they try to tame the diabetes monster. Your fellow diabuddies can make you feel supported and loved, and provide you with knowledge and the answers to diabetes-related questions you might have.

The Diabetes Community at mySugr
We have a lot to be proud of here at mySugr. We’re proud of coming up with new and exciting ways to make diabetes suck less every day and we’re proud of the work of all of our amazing employees. But one of the things we’re most proud of at mySugr is the wonderful diabetes community we’ve created within our team.

“I didn't think it would happen to me” – Living with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
If you’re living with diabetes, you’ve probably heard the term diabetic eye disease, which refers to a group of eye conditions that can affect people with diabetes, such as diabetic retinopathy. We spoke to our mySugr colleague, Basak, who lives with type 1 diabetes and was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy around 5 years ago.

How are the eyes affected by diabetes?
Diabetes can affect the body in many ways. When you’re paying so much attention to your blood sugar levels every day, it’s easy for things like skincare, foot care and eye health to slip your mind. Keeping an eye on your, well, eyes, is super important when you’re living with diabetes. Keep on reading to find out how diabetes affects the eyes and how you can maintain good eye health.

How to Celebrate the Holidays and Stay in Range at the Same Time
While the holidays are all about family and festivities, there’s a whole lot of food that shows up at holiday gatherings. And we love to overindulge during the holidays, right? The downside is that all these delicious holiday foods, plus parties and travel can play havoc with your diabetes management routine.

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